Regulations relating to substances that deplete the ozone layer

Regulations relating to substances that deplete the ozone layerChapter 1. Introductory provisions .................................................................................. 2§ 1-1. Purpose............................................................................................................... 2§ 1-2. What is governed by the regulations/Scope ....................................................... 2Chapter 2. Provisions relating to ozone-depleting substances and mixtures ofsubstances 2§ 2-1. Prohibition against production, import, export and use ..................................... 2§ 2-2. Prohibition against placing on the market.......................................................... 3§ 2-3. New ozone-depleting substances ....................................................................... 3§ 2-4. Permits................................................................................................................ 3Chapter 3. Provisions relating to products and equipment containing CFCs, halons,tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride), 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform),methyl bromide and HBFCs................................................................................................... 3§ 3-1. Prohibition against production, import and export............................................. 3§ 3-2. Prohibition against placing on the market.......................................................... 4§ 3-3. Prohibition against the use of products containing tetrachloromethane and1,1,1-trichloroethane .......................................................................................................... 4§ 3-4. Phasing out fixed fire protection systems and hand-held fire extinguishers...... 4§ 3-5. Exceptions for the import and placing on the market of fire protection systemscontaining halons................................................................................................................ 4§ 3-6. Exceptions for the import, export and placing on the market of vehicles withair-conditioning systems containing CFCs ........................................................................ 4§ 3-7. Exceptions for the placing on the market of second-hand refrigerationequipment containing CFCs as the refrigerant................................................................... 5§ 3-8. Exceptions for metered-dose inhalers ................................................................ 5Chapter 4. Special provisions relating to HCFCs ............................................................ 5§ 4-1. Prohibition against the production, import, placing on the market andinstallation of equipment and products containing HCFCs ............................................... 5§ 4-2. HCFCs in air conditioning and heat pump systems ........................................... 5§ 4-3. HCFCs for the production of foams................................................................... 5§ 4-4. HCFCs for other purposes.................................................................................. 6Chapter 5. Control of emissions....................................................................................... 6§ 5-1. Recovery and destruction of used ozone-depleting substances ......................... 6§ 5-2. Prevention of leakages ....................................................................................... 6Chapter 6. Appeals, penal measures, final provisions ..................................................... 7§ 6-1. Control................................................................................................................ 7§ 6-2. Exemptions......................................................................................................... 7§ 6-3. Appeals............................................................................................................... 7§ 6-4. Coercive fines..................................................................................................... 7§ 6-5. Penal measures ................................................................................................... 7§ 6-6. Entry into force................................................................................................... 7Appendix I. Substances that result in depletion of the ozone layer (ozone-depletingsubstances) ............................................................................................................................. 8Appendix II. New substances that result in depletion of the ozone layer ............................ 11Appendix III. Phase-out schedule ........................................................................................ 11Appendix IV. Critical uses of halons ................................................................................... 12Appendix V. Processing agents............................................................................................ 12Comments on the regulations............................................................................................... 13

2Regulations relating to substances that deplete the ozone layerLaid down by the Ministry of the Environment on 20 December 2002 pursuant to sections114, 117 and 124 of the Act of 9 June 1903 No. 7 relating to State Control of theSeaworthiness of Ships etc., cf Royal Decree of 12 October 1979 No. 1, and to sections 3, 4,8, 12 and 13 of the Act of 11 June 1976 No. 79 relating to the Control of Products andConsumer Services (the Product Control Act), cf. Crown Prince Regent’s Decree of 7September 1990 No. 730. Cf. the EEA Agreement, Annex XX, paragraph 21 aa (Regulation(EC) No. 2037/2000).Chapter 1. Introductory provisions§ 1-1. PurposeThe purpose of these regulations is to prevent emissions of substances that result in depletionof the stratospheric ozone layer.§ 1-2. What is governed by the regulations/ScopeThese regulations lay down provisions governing the production, import, export, placing onthe market, use, recovery, recycling, reclamation and destruction of ozone-depletingsubstances, and on the production, import, export, placing on the market and use of productsand equipment containing subtances that may result in depletion of the stratospheric ozonelayer.For the purpose of these regulations, the term ozone-depleting substances means thosesubstances that are listed in Appendix I to the regulations. The term new ozone-depletingsubstances means those substances that are listed in Appendix II.These regulations apply within the realm, including Svalbard and Jan Mayen, on boardNorwegian ships, on board Norwegian aircraft in areas that are not under the sovereignty ofany state and on installations and facilities on the Norwegian continental shelf.Chapter 2. Provisions relating to ozone-depleting substances and mixturesof substances§ 2-1. Prohibition against production, import, export and useIt is prohibited to produce, import, export or use ozone-depleting substances, whether alone orin a mixture, unless this is permitted pursuant to this section, chapter 3 or 4, or in accordancewith a special permit issued pursuant to section 2-4.The prohibition against the use of CFCs, tetrachloromethane and 1,1,1-trichloroethane aloneor in a mixture does not apply to their use for laboratory purposes up to 31 December 2005. Itis nevertheless prohibited to use ozone-depleting substances for oil-in-water analyses.The prohibition against the use of ozone-depleting substances does not apply to their use asfeedstock in the production of other chemicals, provided that such substances are completelyconverted during the process and their emissions are insignificant.

3The prohibition against the production of ozone-depleting substances does not apply to ozonedepletingsubstances that are formed in insignificant quantities during the manufacture ofother substances.§ 2-2. Prohibition against placing on the marketIt is prohibited to place the following ozone-depleting substances on the market whether aloneor in a mixture without a special permit pursuant to section 2-4:CFCs, halons, tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride), 1,1,1- trichloroethane (methylchloroform) and HBFCs.The prohibition against placing of halons on the market does not apply to placing on themarket for purposes that are permitted pursuant to Chapter 3.§ 2-3. New ozone-depleting substancesIt is prohibited to produce, import, export, place on the market or use the new ozone-depletingsubstances listed in Appendix II.The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority or the instance prescribed by the Ministry of theEnvironment may by regulations add new substances to Appendix II if they are found by theScientific Assessment Panel under the Montreal Protocol to have a significant ozonedepletingeffect.§ 2-4. PermitsThe Norwegian Pollution Control Authority or the instance prescribed by the Ministry of theEnvironment may issue permits for the production, import, export, placing on the market anduse of ozone-depleting substances and mixtures of substances.Permits for the production and import of HCFCs and methyl bromide may only be issued inaccordance with the phase-out schedule in Appendix III or with Norway’s obligations underinternational law.Ozone-depleting substances and mixtures of substances shall in any case not be produced,imported or placed on the market in disposable containers, except for essential uses.Chapter 3. Provisions relating to products and equipment containingCFCs, halons, tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride), 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform), methyl bromide andHBFCs§ 3-1. Prohibition against production, import and exportIt is prohibited to produce, import or export products and equipment containing the followingozone-depleting substances:CFCs, halons, tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride), 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methylchloroform), methyl bromide and HBFCs.It is also prohibited to export products whose continuing function relies on supply of thesubstances listed in the first paragraph.

4§ 3-2. Prohibition against placing on the marketIt is prohibited to place on the market products and equipment containing the followingozone-depleting substances:CFCs, halons, tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride), 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methylchloroform) and HBFCs.§ 3-3. Prohibition against the use of products containing tetrachloromethane and 1,1,1-trichloroethaneIt is prohibited to use products containing tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride) or 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform).§ 3-4. Phasing out fixed fire protection systems and hand-held fire extinguishersHand-held fire extinguishers containing halons shall be decommissioned by 31 December2003.It is prohibited to install or possess fixed fire protection systems containing halons.Nevertheless, it is permitted to possess fixed fire protection systems containing halons onships and mobile installations until 31 December 2003.The prohibitions against fixed fire protection systems and hand-held fire extinguisherscontaining halons set out in the first and second paragraphs do not apply to critical uses asdefined in Appendix IV.The prohibition against the use of halons in section 2-1 does not apply to recharging withhalons for critical uses as defined in Appendix IV.§ 3-5. Exceptions for the import and placing on the market of fire protection systemscontaining halonsThe prohibitions of sections 3-1 and 3-2 against the import and placing on the market ofproducts and equipment do not apply to fire protection systems containing halons for criticaluses as defined in Appendix IV.§ 3-6. Exceptions for the import, export and placing on the market of vehicles with airconditioningsystems containing CFCsThe prohibition of section 3-2 against placing on the market does not apply to vehicles withair-conditioning systems containing CFCs if the vehicle was imported before 31 December1993 or if the air-conditioning system was installed in the vehicle before 1 July 1991, or ifimport or installation took place at a later date in accordance with an exemption granted bythe Norwegian Pollution Control Authority pursuant to the Regulations of 21 January 1991No. 55 relating to the manufacture, import, export and use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) andhalons.The prohibition of section 3-1 against import and export and the prohibition of 3-2 againstplacing on the market do not apply to vehicles manufactured before 1 October 2000 if thevehicle is imported or exported as household goods when the owner moves to or fromNorway, or if the vehicle is of historical interest, see sections 1-8 and 1-9 of the Regulationsof 4 October 1994 No. 918 relating to motor vehicles.

5§ 3-7. Exceptions for the placing on the market of second-hand refrigeration equipmentcontaining CFCs as the refrigerantThe prohibition of section 3-2 against placing on the market does not apply to second-handrefrigeration equipment containing CFCs as the refrigerant if the refrigerant charge is lessthan 1 kg per unit and if the equipment was manufactured before 1 July 1991 or at a later datein accordance with an exemption granted by the Norwegian Pollution Control Authoritypursuant to the Regulations of 21 January 1991 No. 55 relating to the manufacture, import,export and use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons.§ 3-8. Exceptions for metered-dose inhalersThese regulations do not preclude the import and placing on the market of medicinal productsof the types known as metered-dose inhalers (MDI) that contain CFCs.Chapter 4. Special provisions relating to HCFCs§ 4-1. Prohibition against the production, import, placing on the market andinstallation of equipment and products containing HCFCsIt is prohibited to produce, import, place on the market or install equipment and productscontaining HCFCs. However, for equipment and products regulated by this chapter, theprohibition against production, import, placing on the market and installation does not applyuntil the date on which the restriction enters into force. Products and equipment that areproduced before the restrictions on use enter into force may nevertheless be imported, placedon the market and installed.§ 4-2. HCFCs in air conditioning and heat pump systemsThe prohibition of section 2-1 against the use of HCFCs does not apply until:- 1 January 2004 for equipment for reversible air-conditioning/heat pump systemsproduced after 31 December 2003.- 31 December 2008 for military uses of motor vehicles, tractors, off-road vehicles andtrailers.The prohibition of section 2-1 against the use of HCFCs does not apply to the recharging ormaintenance of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment that was lawfully produced,imported, placed on the market or installed pursuant to earlier legislation. From 1 January2010 it is nevertheless prohibited to use virgin HCFCs in the recharging and maintenance ofsuch refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. From 1 January 2015, recharging andmaintenance with used or recovered HCFCs is also prohibited.§ 4-3. HCFCs for the production of foamsThe prohibition of section 2-1 against the use of HCFCs does not apply to the production ofrigid insulating foams until 1 January 2004.It is nevertheless prohibited to use HCFCs in the production of :- polyethylene insulating foams,- polyurethane foams for appliances and machines,- polyurethane flexible-faced laminate foams,- polyurethane sandwich panel and- extruded polystyrene foams.

7Chapter 6. Appeals, penal measures, final provisions§ 6-1. ControlThe Norwegian Pollution Control Authority or the instance prescribed by the Ministry of theEnvironment will be responsible for ensuring compliance with these regulations. TheNorwegian Maritime Directorate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with theseregulations on board civilian Norwegian vessels.§ 6-2. ExemptionsThe Norwegian Pollution Control Authority or the instance prescribed by the Ministry of theEnvironment may in special cases grant exemptions from these regulations. Exemptions mayonly be granted provided that they are in accordance with Norway’s obligations underinternational law.§ 6-3. AppealsIndividual decisions made by the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority or the NorwegianMaritime Directorate pursuant to these regulations may be appealed to the Ministry of theEnvironment.§ 6-4. Coercive finesIn order to ensure compliance with these regulations or decisions made pursuant thereto, theinstance responsible for control may impose coercive fines in accordance with the provisionsof section 13 of the Product Control Act or section 124 of the Act relating to State Control ofthe Seaworthiness of Ships.§ 6-5. Penal measuresAny contravention of these regulations or of decisions made pursuant thereto is liable to apenalty in accordance with section 12 of the Product Control Act or section 427 of the PenalCode.§ 6-6. Entry into forceThese regulations enter into force on 1 January 2003. From the same date, the followingregulations are repealed:- Regulations of 21 January 1991 No. 55 relating to the manufacture, import, export and useof chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons- Temporary regulations of 26 August 1994 No. 857 relating to exemptions from theregulations relating to the manufacture, import, export and use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)and halons from refrigerating and freezing equipment, air-conditioning equipment in vehicles,duty to deliver CFCs removed from such equipment, and halons for fire-extinguishing- Regulations of 28 March 1995 No. 277 relating to prohibition of the manufacture, import,export and use of 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform)- Regulations of 28 March 1995 No. 278 relating to the manufacture, import, export and useof tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride)- Regulations of 25 September 1996 No. 996 relating to the manufacture, import, export anduse of hydrobromofluorocarbons (HBFCs)- Regulations of 14 July 1997 No. 789 relating to the manufacture, import, export and use ofmethyl bromide- Regulations of 14 July 1997 No. 790 relating to the manufacture, import, export and use ofhydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), etc.

8Appendix I. Substances that result in depletion of the ozone layer (ozonedepletingsubstances)Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)Chemical formula Trade name ODP factor *CFCl 3 (CFC 11) 1.0CF 2 Cl 2 (CFC 12) 1.0C 2 F 3 Cl 2 (CFC 113) 0.8C 2 F 4 Cl 2 (CFC 114) 1.0C 2 F 5 Cl (CFC 115) 0.6CF 3 Cl (CFC 13) 1.0C 2 FCl 5 (CFC 111) 1.0C 2 F 2 Cl 4 (CFC 112) 1.0C 3 FCl 7 (CFC 211) 1.0C 3 F 2 Cl 6 (CFC 212) 1.0C 3 F 3 Cl 5 (CFC 213) 1.0C 3 F 4 Cl 4 (CFC 214) 1.0C 3 F 4 Cl 3 (CFC 215) 1.0C 3 F 6 Cl 2 (CFC 216) 1.0C 3 F 7 Cl (CFC 217) 1.0* ODP (ozone-depleting potential) indicates the relative capacity of each substance fordepleting the ozone layer.HalonsChemical formula Trade name ODP factor *CF 2 BrCl (halon 1211) 3.0CF 3 Br (halon 1301) 10.0C 2 F 4 Br 2 (halon 2402) 6.0* ODP (ozone-depleting potential) indicates the relative capacity of each substance fordepleting the ozone layer.Tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride)Chemical formula Trade name ODP factor *CCl 4 1.1* ODP (ozone-depleting potential) indicates the relative capacity of each substance fordepleting the ozone layer.1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform)

9Chemical formula Trade name ODP factor *C 2 H 3 Cl 3 0.1* ODP (ozone-depleting potential) indicates the relative capacity of each substance fordepleting the ozone layer.Methyl bromideChemical formula Trade name ODP factor *CH 3 Br 0.6* ODP (ozone-depleting potential) indicates the relative capacity of each substance fordepleting the ozone layer.Hydrobromofluorocarbons (HBFCs)Chemical formula Trade name ODP factor *CHFBr 2 1.00CHF 2 Br (HBFC-22B1) 0.74CH 2 FBr 0.73C 2 HFBr 4 0.8C 2 HF 2 Br 3 1.8C 2 HF 3 Br 2 1.6C 2 HF 4 Br 1.2C 2 H 2 FBr 3 1.1C 2 H 2 F 2 Br 2 1.5C 2 H 2 F 3 Br 1.6C 2 H 3 FBr 2 1.7C 2 H 3 F 2 Br 1.1C 2 H 4 FBr 0.1C 3 HFBr 6 1.5C 3 HF 2 Br 5 1.9C 3 HF 3 Br 4 1.8C 3 HF 4 Br 3 2.2C 3 HF 5 Br 2 2.0C 3 HF 6 Br 3.3C 3 H 2 FBr 5 1.9C 3 H 2 F 2 Br 4 2.1

10C 3 H 2 F 3 Br 3 5.6C 3 H 2 F 4 Br 2 7.5C 3 H 2 F 5 Br 1.4C 3 H 3 FBr 4 1.9C 3 H 3 F 2 Br 3 3.1C 3 H 3 F 3 Br 2 2.5C 3 H 3 F 4 Br 4.4C 3 H 4 FBr 3 0.3C 3 H 4 F 2 Br 2 1.0C 3 H 4 F 3 Br 0.8C 3 H 5 FBr 2 0.4C 3 H 5 F 2 Br 0.8C 3 H 6 FBr 0.7* ODP (ozone-depleting potential) indicates the relative capacity of each substance fordepleting the ozone layer.Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)Chemical formula Trade name ODP factor *CHFCl 2 (HCFC-21) 0.040CHF 2 Cl (HCFC-22) 0.055CH 2 FCl (HCFC-31) 0.020C 2 HFCl 4 (HCFC-121) 0.040C 2 HF 2 Cl 3 (HCFC-122) 0.080C 2 HF 3 Cl 2 (HCFC-123) 0.020C 2 HF 4 Cl (HCFC-124) 0.022C 2 H 2 FCl 3 (HCFC-131) 0.050C 2 H 2 F 2 Cl 2 (HCFC-132) 0.050C 2 H 2 F 3 Cl (HCFC-133) 0.060C 2 H 3 FCl 2 (HCFC-141) 0.070CH 3 CFCl 2 (HCFC-141b) 0.110C 2 H 3 F 2 Cl (HCFC-142) 0.070CH 3 CF 2 Cl (HCFC-142b) 0.065C 2 H 4 FCl (HCFC-151) 0.005C 3 HFCl 6 (HCFC-221) 0.070C 3 HF 2 Cl 5 (HCFC-222) 0.090C 3 HF 3 Cl 4 (HCFC-223) 0.080C 3 HF 4 Cl 3 (HCFC-224) 0.090

11C 3 HF 5 Cl 2 (HCFC-225) 0.070CF 3 CF 2 CHCl 2 (HCFC-225ca) 0.025CF 2 ClCF 2 CHClF (HCFC-225cb) 0.033C 3 HF 6 Cl (HCFC-226) 0.100C 3 H 2 FCl 5 (HCFC-231) 0.090C 3 H 2 F 2 Cl 4 (HCFC-232) 0.100C 3 H 2 F 3 Cl 3 (HCFC-233) 0.230C 3 H 2 F 4 Cl 2 (HCFC-234) 0.280C 3 H 2 F 5 Cl (HCFC-235) 0.520C 3 H 3 FCl 4 (HCFC-241) 0.090C 3 H 3 F 2 Cl 3 (HCFC-242) 0.130C 3 H 3 F 3 Cl 2 (HCFC-243) 0.120C 3 H 3 F 4 Cl (HCFC-244) 0.140C 3 H 4 FCl 3 (HCFC-251) 0.010C 3 H 4 F 2 Cl 2 (HCFC-252) 0.040C 3 H 4 F 3 Cl (HCFC-253) 0.030C 3 H 5 FCl 2 (HCFC-261) 0.020C 3 H 5 F 2 Cl (HCFC-262) 0.020C 3 H 6 FCl (HCFC-271) 0.030* ODP (ozone-depleting potential) indicates the relative capacity of each substance fordepleting the ozone layer.Appendix II. New substances that result in depletion of the ozone layerBromochloromethaneN-propyl bromideAppendix III. Phase-out scheduleHydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)15 per cent reduction from 1 January 200255 per cent reduction from 1 January 200370 per cent reduction from 1 January 200475 per cent reduction from 1 January 2008100 per cent reduction from 1 January 2010The reductions are to be calculated in relation to a base level corresponding to theconsumption of HCFCs in 1989 plus 2.0 per cent of the consumption of CFCs in 1989,weighted by ODP factors (ODP tonnes).Methyl bromide

1260 per cent reduction from 1 January 200175 per cent reduction from 1 January 2003100 per cent reduction from 1 January 2005The reductions are to be calculated on the basis of methyl bromide consumption in 1991.Appendix IV. Critical uses of halonsUse of halon 1301:- in aircraft for the protection of crew and passengers, engine nacelles, cargo bays anddry bays,- in military land vehicles and naval vessels for the protection of spaces occupied bypersonnel and engine compartments,- for the making inert of occupied spaces where flammable liquid and/or gas releasecould occur- in mobile installations in the oil, gas and petrochemical sector,- in existing cargo ships.Use of halon 1211:- in hand-held fire extinguishers and fixed extinguisher equipment for engines for useon board aircraft,- in aircraft for the protection of crew and passengers, engine nacelles, cargo bays anddry bays.Appendix V. Processing agents- Use of carbon tetrachloride for the elimination of nitrogen trichloride in the productionof chlorine and caustic soda,- Use of carbon tetrachloride in the recovery of chlorine in tail gas from production ofchlorine,- Use of carbon tetrachloride in the manufacture of chlorinated rubber,- Use of carbon tetrachloride in the manufacture of isobutyl acetophenone (ibuprofenanalgesic),- Use of carbon tetrachloride in the manufacture of polyphenylene terephthalamide,- Use of CFC-11 in manufacture of fine synthetic polyolefin fibre sheet,- Use of CFC-113 in the manufacture of vinorelbine (pharmaceutical product),- Use of CFC-12 in the photochemical synthesis of perfluoropolyetherpolyperoxideprecursors of Z-perfluoropolyethers and difunctional derivatives,- Use of CFC-113 in the reduction of perfluoropolyetherpolyperoxide intermediate forproduction of perfluoropolyether diesters,- Use of CFC-113 in the preparation of perfluoropolyether diols with high functionality,- Use of carbon tetrachloride in the production of tralomethrine (insecticide).Also the use of HCFCs in the above processes when used to replace CFC or carbontetrachloride.

13Comments on the regulationsRe § 1-1 PurposeNorway has international obligations to phase out ozone-depleting substances under the 1987Montreal Protocol with subsequent amendments and adjustments. Norway is also required tocomply with the provisions of the EEA Agreement, Annex XX, paragraph 21aa (Regulation(EC) No. 2037/2000) on substances that deplete the ozone layer. The purpose of theseregulations is to ensure that Norway fulfils its obligations under the Montreal Protocol and theEEA Agreement.Re § 1-2 ScopeThe term Norwegian vessels means vessels that come within the scope of section 1 of theMaritime Act of 24 June 1994 No. 39 or section 1 of the Act of 12 June 1987 No. 48 relatingto the Norwegian International Ship Register.Re Chap. 2Chapter 2 of the regulations regulates the production, import, export, placing on the marketand use of the ozone-depleting substances listed in Appendix I, irrespective of whether theyare present alone or in a mixture. Isomers of the substances listed are also included. Similarly,the chapter regulates the production, import, export, placing on the market and use of the newozone-depleting substances listed in Appendix II.A mixture means a mixture of different types of ozone-depleting substances, for exampleHCFCs and CFCs, or a mixture of ozone-depleting substances and other substances, forexample a mixture of HCFCs and HFCs.Substances that are present alone or in a mixture do not include substances contained inprocessed articles, with the exception of containers for the transport and storage of an ozonedepletingsubstance.Re § 2-1The use of ozone-depleting substances includes their use in production and for degreasing,cleaning, and maintenance and recharging of products and equipment.Thus, the prohibition against the use of ozone-depleting substances means that it is prohibitedto use virgin or used CFCs to recharge refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.Re § 2-4Norway’s international obligations with respect to ozone-depleting substances are laid downby the Montreal Protocol and Annex XX, paragraph 21aa, of the EEA Agreement (Regulation(EC) No. 2037/2000) on substances that deplete the ozone layer.Since the mid-1990s, import licences for CFCs, tetrachloromethane and 1.1.1-trichloroethanehave only been granted for essential purposes. Essential purposes means the use of ozone-

14depleting substances for purposes approved as essential under the Montreal Protocol.Laboratory analyses, with the exception of oil-in-water analyses, are approved as essentialpurposes for CFCs, tetrachloromethane and 1.1.1-trichloroethane up to and including 2005,with the restrictions adopted by the parties.HBFCs are not used in Norway, and no import licences have been granted for thesesubstances.Re Chap. 3Chapter 3 of the regulations regulates the production, import, export, placing on the marketand use of products and equipment containing ozone-depleting substances, with the exceptionof HCFCs.Pursuant to the regulations, the use of refrigerating equipment including refrigerators andfreezers containing CFCs in the refrigeration circuit or insulation is still permitted.Re § 3-4Hand-held fire extinguishers means all types of fire extinguishers intended for manual firefighting.Hand-held fire extinguishers are normally installed so that they can be removed forlocal use directly at the site of a fire.The exceptions for critical uses of halon mean that it is permitted to possess, install, use andrecharge halon-containing fire protection systems for the uses defined in Appendix IV.Re § 3-7For the purpose of these regulations, a refrigerant means a medium that absorbs or gives offheat by evaporation, condensation or a temperature change for the purpose of heating orcooling.Re § 3-8For the exception to apply, the product must be approved as a medicinal product pursuant tothe Act of 4 December 1992 Nr. 132 relating to medicinal products, etc. The exception willtypically apply to nasal sprays for asthma sufferers.Re Chap. 4 HCFCsRe § 4-2This section specifies when the prohibition against HCFCs enters into force for different areasof use.The term reversible air-conditioning/heat pump system means a combination ofinterconnected refrigerant-containing parts constituting one closed refrigeration circuit, inwhich the refrigerant is circulated for the purpose of extracting and rejecting heat (i.e. cooling,heating). The evaporators and condensers must be designed to be interchangeable in theirfunctions.

15Re Chap. 5Re § 5-1Recovery means the removal, collection and storage of ozone-depleting substances.Recycling means the re-use of a recovered ozone-depleting substance following a basiccleaning process such as filtering and drying. For refrigerants, recycling will often involverecharge back into equipment on site.Reclamation means the reprocessing and upgrading of a recovered substance through suchprocesses as filtering, drying, distillation and chemical treatment in order to restore thesubstance to a specified standard of performance. This often involves processing off site at acentral facility.The person responsible for the operation and required to ensure that ozone-depletingsubstances are recovered, destroyed, recycled or reclaimed may for example be the owner,tenant, or the person that is commissioned by the owner or tenant to carry out specificoperations that may result in pollution.Any person that installs, maintains or dismantles refrigeration and air-conditioning equipmentshould seek to maintain standards of good practice as described for example in the NorwegianRefrigeration code of good practice (Norsk Kuldenorm).Approved destruction technologies for ozone-depleting substances are technologies that havebeen approved by the parties under the Montreal Protocol.The prohibition against use set out in section 2-1 means for example that it is prohibited torecharge refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment with used CFCs. Ozone-depletingsubstances that have been recovered and are not to be recycled shall be delivered to a lawfulfacility in accordance with the Regulations relating to hazardous waste.On 1 October 2000, all Norwegian importers of HCFCs entered into an agreement on fees anda deposit and return scheme for refrigerants to cover the costs of the treatment of wasteHCFCs in the future. This means that used refrigerants can be delivered to importers eitherfree of charge or on the payment of a fee.The Regulations of 10 December 1996 No. 1310 relating to scrapped refrigeration equipmentcontaining CFCs lay down provisions on the reception and further treatment of refrigerationequipment containing CFCs. The regulations require municipal authorities to ensure that thereare adequate facilities for the reception of scrapped refrigeration equipment containing CFCsin each municipality. Distributors of refrigeration equipment have a duty to accept scrappedrefrigeration equipment containing CFCs free of charge when they sell new refrigerationequipment. The regulations also lay down requirements for the removal or incineration ofCFCs from the refrigeration circuit and insulation.